On May 26, a meeting took place between Myakhra Byashimova, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Simonetta Siligato, Director of the Multi-Country Office of the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Austria. There was an exchange of views on climate issues and the practical implementation of environmental programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The purpose of the visit was to finalize a joint program to reduce methane emissions for 2026–2030, the ministry reports.